Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

Simu describes Five-Tails Kokuō as very fast but with weak defense. 

Even if he lands a successful blow, he won't greedily land another one. 

As Han's attack descended, Simu jumped back into the air.

"Hateful..." Han muttered, ignoring his injuries. 

The chakra from Kokuō's Tailed Beast was quickly healing his body.

"The vitality of the Tailed Beast is truly terrifying," 

Simu remarked, deeply impressed. 

However, with his mastery of Life Return, he knew he would reach that level eventually.

Thousands of flashes fell from the sky once more, like countless stars dropping to the ground. 

Without hesitation, Han used Kokuō's tail as a shield to protect himself.

After a barrage of explosions, Simu suddenly appeared above Han, shining with light.

Simu no longer held back. 

The terrifying Armament Haki wrapped tightly around his feet, and like a comet falling to the ground, he stomped down with full force.

Seeing Simu willingly give up the advantage of altitude and speed, Han's excitement grew.

"Finally stopped running?"

Hot steam poured from Han's body as he unleashed his full power.

"Steam Release: Burst Punch!"

With a piercing whistle, Han threw a powerful punch.

A smirk appeared at the corner of Simu's mouth. 

As he fell, he quickly spun around like lightning, narrowly dodging Han's powerful punch.

The force of the punch created a shockwave, blasting the surrounding air and forming a massive vacuum that shot into the sky. 

The shockwave hit the barrier set by the Jōnin, shaking it to the point of almost breaking.

Han lost his balance from the punch and nearly fell to the ground. 

At that moment, Simu landed right beside him.

"Didn't someone tell you to use your strengths and avoid your weaknesses in a fight?" Simu said as he kicked out.

Han, still off-balance and unable to react in time, could only weakly block with Kokuō's tail. 

But Simu's full-force kick easily shattered the massive white tail, sending a burst of golden light like an explosion.

The kick, wrapped in Armament Haki, finally landed on Han's body.

The solid red armor shattered into pieces from the impact! 

Han froze for a moment before being sent flying like a flash of light.

Countless runes appeared above the barrier, signaling that the force of the impact had exceeded its limit.

Then, the barrier broke.

Han crashed through the barrier, smashing a large hole into the Arena castle wall. 

The Iwa Shinobi Jōnin stood up immediately.

Their faces showed disbelief...

The Five-Tails Jinchūriki they had worked so hard to train was kicked away?

Jiraiya clenched his fist, excited but still calm on the outside.

"Calm down. Simu is good at everything, but he doesn't know how to save face for others. It's really troublesome," Jiraiya said, his tone complaining, though everyone could sense his embarrassment.

Medical ninjas quickly rushed to Han's side to provide emergency treatment, though in reality, there was no need for it.

With the powerful vitality of the Five Tails, Han would definitely survive.

Simu's overall evaluation of the Five Tails is that it's very fast, much faster than the Two Tails. However, it lacks the ability to fight in the air.

Simu was able to strike so easily not because the Five Tails is weaker than Matatabi, but because Han's reaction speed is relatively slow.

Kokuō wasn't fully unsealed, and only a small portion of its power was released. 

As soon as one tail appeared, Simu kicked it away, sending it flying.

If it were a life-and-death battle without arena restrictions, Han might not be able to fight Simu after fully unlocking the Tailed Beast.

Of course, there is still a gap between the two fighters' abilities. Mifune would never allow Han to release a second tail.

Right now, they are in the center of the Iron Country, not out in the mountains. 

If the Tailed Beast rampaged here, it wouldn't just result in one or two deaths.

"I declare Simu the winner," Admiral Mifune quickly announced.

Simu stood with his hands in his pockets, glancing at Han.

As expected, though Han hadn't fully regained his fighting strength, he managed to stand up. 

His shoulder armor was completely destroyed, revealing a strong, bloodied body underneath.

Ninjas swiftly repaired the field and the barrier, preparing for the next match

"Next match: Sunagakure's Pakura vs. Konoha's Uzumaki Kushina."

"Watch me shine!" Kushina grinned mischievously at Simu.

Simu smiled and nodded. "Go for it!"

Pakura glanced at Kushina, then at Minato and Simu below.

She tied her black hair into a bun, with two orange bangs framing her face, giving her a unique look.

She wore a black dress similar to a cheongsam, which delicately highlighted her curves.

Seeing this, Kushina felt very upset.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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